Bachelor’s vs. Associate: Is BSN Really Better? Sarah A. Childress Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics October 17‚ 2013 Many of today’s nurses are either a bachelor’s or associate’s degree. One of the bigger debates is whether an associate’s degree is any better or worse than a bachelor’s. Many staff nurses believe there is no difference‚ but research has shown that there is a difference and being more educated has a more positive outcome on patient care. Nurses with a bachelor’s
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contrasting the LVN and RN roles Hripsime Cherkezyan N149: Preparation for Advanced Placement in Nursing Octavia Hyacinth El Camino College August 31‚ 2011 Comparing and contrasting the LVN and RN roles Nursing is a high-demand healthcare profession that is dedicated to the total care and well-being of individuals as well as communities. They help their patients to maintain an optimal status of health. In the United States‚ there are two major types of nurses RNs and LVNs. An RN is a registered
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LPN or RN ? The medical health care field is one of the fasting growing job sectors in the world. The nursing field is expected to grow more than 25% over the next ten years. The nursing field consist of two main sectors in which one can choose the career path in witch they wish to enter. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) care for the sick‚ injured‚ convalescent‚ and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. Most LPNs provide basic bedside care. They take vital signs
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Case for RN-BSN Completion Education Abstract Previous research has proven that there is little difference between the professional values of nurses. Researchers Hansen‚ Huyer-Eatwell‚ & Kubsch‚ state that there is a difference in nursing values which is evident by difference nursing practice‚ and questions whether a nurses perception of what professional values are could explain the conclusion of previous studies. The research paper titled‚ Professional Values: The Case for RN-BSN Completion
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Running head: DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES BETWEEN ADN AND BSN Differences in competencies between ADN and BSN nurses GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY Professional Dynamics NRS 430v January 07‚ 2012 Differences in competencies between ADN and BSN nurses Registered nurses comprise the largest sector in the health care field. 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses conducted by the Health Resources And Services Administration (HRSA) says that nursing is one of the nation’s biggest
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Differencies In Competency Between Adn And Bsn Nurses The debate over minimum education requirements for nurses has been going on for decades and there still seems to be no general agreement. As health care shifts from hospital-centered‚ inpatient care to more primary and preventive care throughout the community. The health system requires registered nurses who not only can practice both within and beyond hospitals but can function with more independence in direct bedside care‚ clinical community
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complexity in the delivery of services and care and driving the transition through professional growth. Education prepares for the demand of complex care needs that requires navigation‚ adaptation and integration of change into practice. Having a BSN degree can expand one’s scope of practice‚ increase opportunities‚ and enhance skills‚ competencies and growths within the profession of nursing. Describe the importance of role transition and change—integrate theory into discussion. Nurses are an integral
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nursing. Having my BSN degree is essential for my career and personal development. Initially after graduating with my ASN‚ I enrolled in a BSN program and started my first class‚ when life happened. I was a single mother raising my 5 year old daughter‚ working the night shifts at Miami Children’s Hospital. I was dating my now husband and became pregnant with my second child. I ended up having to quit my job as a pediatric nurse which was my goal‚ to be a pediatric nurse‚ get my BSN and climb the ladder
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High school is a huge stepping stone in a young adult’s life. This is a time of growing mentally and physically. Most lessons are learned during this time period and this is also the time to “find yourself.” Your hormones are raging; you care too much about what people think of you‚ and don’t know whether or not you’re a kid or an adult. Add all of that up‚ plus the pressure to be perfect‚ multiplied by the hours of homework‚ and divided by the amount of energy drinks it takes to stay awake and you
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Adolescence describes the teenage years between 13 and 19 and can be considered the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood. Adolescence can be a time of both disorientation and discovery. The transitional period can bring up issues of independence and self-identity; many adolescents and their peers face tough choices regarding schoolwork‚ sexuality‚ drugs‚ alcohol‚ and social life. Peer groups‚ romantic interests and external appearance tend to naturally increase in importance for some time
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